Strategy Manager

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KPMG Australia seeks a Strategy Manager in Sydney to support the Director of Strategy and drive the firm’s growth agenda by translating direction into executable initiatives across Global, Regional, South ASPAC and LEAP 2.0 priorities. You’ll lead 100-day sprints, turn priorities into workplans, and prepare strategy materials for the National Executive Committee, Board and Partner forums while conducting financial and market analysis to enable data driven decisions. The ideal candidate combines strategic insight with disciplined execution, has experience with senior leadership, and can move between ambiguity and structure with strong executive communication and collaboration. Tips for applicants: tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes across cross regional projects, highlight AI impact thinking, business cases and risk management, and demonstrate readiness to work onsite in Sydney and embrace KPMG’s inclusive flexible culture.

Job Description

Role purpose

The Strategy Manager reports to the Director of Strategy and supports the delivery of the firm’s trust and growth agenda, working closely with the Chief Strategy Officer and senior leaders across the business.

The role sits within the Strategy function and is responsible for translating strategic direction into executable initiatives, ensuring alignment across Global, Regional, South ASPAC and LEAP 2.0 priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Director of Strategy in delivering the Strategy remit, acting as a key contributor to strategy development and execution.
• Enable connectivity across Global, Regional and South ASPAC Strategy agendas, supporting alignment and cascading priorities across the firm.
• Contribute to strategic threads that underpin LEAP 2.0, sustainable growth, trust and market differentiation.
• Support analysis across priority themes including:
• Scaling existing and adjacent offerings
• Evolving delivery models
• Changing workforce models and skills
• Adapting to the evolving impact of AI
• Support delivery of Director and CSO sponsored 100-day sprints, translating agreed priorities into clear workplan, milestones and outcomes.
• Apply consultative and collaborative approach to deliver time-bound execution sprints, with accountability for progress, insights and issue escalation.
• Track delivery against agreed outcomes, ensuring initiatives transition effectively back into the Division for ownership and implementation.
• Support the Director in the development of business cases, investment proposals and prioritisation recommendations.
• Conduct financial, market and competitor analysis to support data led decision making.
• Contribute to targeted strategic investments including team lifts and acquisitions, where appropriate.
• Prepare high quality materials for the National Executive Committee, Board and Partner forums, including strategy papers and recommendations.
• Provide concise insight led reporting to the Director, highlighting progress, risks and interdependencies.

Skills and experience

• Strong strategic, commercial capability and execution focussed.
• Experience working with senior leadership teams.
• Ability to move between ambiguity and structure with confidence.
• Strong written and executive communication skills
• Curious
• Team player

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.